Summer Edition
I’m in London now and will be in the UK for most of the month. The city hums with summertime energy, alive in the parks, along the Thames, and in the golden evenings that seem to linger forever. In this Summer Edition, I invite you to harness that brightness and direct it toward what truly matters: presence, kindness, and the small choices that keep the spirit of yoga close to everyday life. When attention softens and breath deepens, ordinary moments become quietly yoga inspiring.
Short practices that are yoga inspiring
Keep your yoga practice simple and repeatable. Try a ten-minute flow: arrive with three steady breaths; add a gentle standing sequence; include one soft backbend; close with a minute of stillness. Prioritize feeling over performance. Approached this way, even brief sessions are yoga inspiring, they travel well through your day, shaping how you speak, walk, and listen. Let the spirit of yoga set the tone before the to-do list begins.
Explore with curiosity, not pressure
Summer is a wonderful time to experiment. If you’re exploring new postures, move with curiosity rather than urgency. Ask: What’s the smallest adjustment that creates more space? Jot one line after practice about what felt alive or tender. That tiny reflection can be yoga inspiring, turning practice into a living conversation. Remember, the spirit of yoga isn’t about chasing shapes; it’s about attention in motion.
Everyday rituals that keep practice close
London’s cafés, gardens, and riverside paths invite quiet micro-practices: pause before your first sip of tea, breathe before you reply to a message, soften your gaze on the commute. These little rituals stitch presence through the day. They’re practical, portable, and, over time, a way to carry the spirit of yoga beyond the mat and into real life.
Fun for the soul
Before summer slips by, schedule one thing that delights you for no reason at all. A picnic, a long walk at dusk, a phone-free hour in the park, choose joy on purpose. When was the last time you had some fun for the soul?
